By NewChurches.com: In Episode 579 of the NewChurches Q&A Podcast, Daniel and Ed discuss why a church planter might consider partnering with a network.

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

What kingdom collaboration looks like
How networks have changed over the years

 Shareable Quotes (#NewChurches):

“If a network is going to put significant resources into a church plant, they have a right to expect, and strategically should desire, for those church plants to then become churches that start new churches in side the network.” – @edstetzer
“With networks, it’s like this fire that planters and individuals have been attracted to.” – @danielsangi
“All innovation happens on the periphery and then good organizations move it to the center and rejuvenate themselves.” – @edstetzer
“The string has to grow because a movement generally can’t just be church planting. It can be primarily church planting, but overtime you end up more of a system.” – @edstetzer
“Institutions tend to persevere. They need to be reminded of their mission, and when they are they can remarkably effective.” – @edstetzer

Recommended Resources:

Listen to Episode 577: The Role of Denominations in Church Planting
Read Planting Missional Churches by Ed Stetzer and Daniel Im

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“My name is Bart and I am planting a church in Sarasota, FL. We are currently renting the building that we meet in every Sunday morning. I hear of churches that are shrinking in size and may not make it much longer allowing growing, and possibly newer, churches to use their building, and possibly even take it over. Is there a way to lovingly pursue an option like this? I know of a couple of churches in the area that can seat over 100 and yet have less than 30 in attendance each week. Or would it be better to just keep doing what we are doing and not pursue using another church’s building?”

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

The best way to approach a church about a merger
Why relationship is important

Shareable Quotes (#NewChurches):

“Part of the challenges is that he is in the position of asking which changes the dynamic.” – @edstetzer
“The church planter goes to talk to the regional leader and asks them to talk to the church about this and then the potential conversation can begin.” – @edstetzer
“The sponsor church is supposed to ask out the new church plant.” – @edstetzer
“The multisite thing has created suspicion in people’s minds.” – @edstetzer
“Begin relationships with other pastors in your city, not because you want their building, but because you want to pray together and reach the city together.” – @danielsangi
“Intentionally build these relationships with other pastors in your city. They are not your enemies.” – @danielsangi
“Build together. Work together. Pray together. Who knows what God is going to do in the future.” – @danielsangi

Additional Resources:

Listen to the Ask Me Anything Podcast
Read Better Together by Jim Tomberlin and Warren Bird
Read Planting New Churches in a Postmodern Age by Ed Stetzer
Watch Collaboration and the Surge Network [Behind-The-Scenes]

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This Episode’s Sponsor: What lies ahead for Christians around the world? Len Sweet outlines over 25 rings of fire facing the church and how we can walk in faith through this volcanic future. You can get your copy of Rings of Fire at Navpress.com. NavPress is the publishing arm of The Navigators and provides the latest and classic resources for discipleship and Christian growth.

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by NewChurches.com: In Episode 426 of the NewChurches Q&A Podcast, Daniel and Ed, along with Neil Power and John James, discuss collaborative church planting and reaching your city.

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

How a generosity of Spirit helps you overcome tribal boundaries
Why there is a great need for partnership

Shareable Quotes (#NewChurches):

“That kind of generosity of spirit really does flow out of a greater and deeper grasp of the gospel itself.”
“It is as we place our faith in Him that we will see the desperate need, the urgency of the task we have.”
“We should have a generosity of spirit toward others who are outside our traditional tribal boundaries and yet are doing great gospel work down the road.”
“Be thankful for and celebrate what God is doing elsewhere. We are co-laborers in God’s field.”
“Churches are being planted to move Christians around.”
“If someone is willing to move to our city and plant a church we see that as a blessing.”
“Post-Christendom has brought about a sense of a greater need for partnership and collaboration than we’ve needed historically.”

Additional Resources:

Watch the Q&A Webinar on Collaborative Church Planting and Citywide Movements
Read Together For the City by Neil Powell and John James
Watch Collaboration and the Surge Network [Behind-the-Scenes]
Listen to the Ask Me Anything podcast

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This Episode’s Sponsor: You’ve probably heard about the movie OVERCOMER. But you may not know there are a few books and Bible studies inspired by the film. One is called Defined by Alex Kendrick and Stephen Kendrick, which is a book and Bible study based on insights from the Book of Ephesians. You can find these books and Bible studies at LifeWay.com/Overcomer.

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by NewChurches.com: In Episode 422 of the NewChurches Q&A Podcast, Daniel and Todd, along with Dennae Pierre, discuss reaching a city through collaboration.

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

The boundaries you need to be willing to cross to collaborate
How to avoid competition in collaboration

Shareable Quotes (#NewChurches):

“If it really is a vision from God, it’s never just given to you.” – @dennaepierre
“God has called us to discipline in the small things.” – @dennaepierre
“Our natural networks are ethnically and socioeconomically segregated.” – @dennaepierre
“Know your background and find people who don’t have that and do the slow work necessary to build trust and collaborative vision.” – @dennaepierre
“When you meet someone in the same city that has the same vision as you, don’t be competitive.” – @danielsangi
“Understanding from a collaboration vs competition point, which spirit are you listening to?” – @toddadkins

Additional Resources:

Learn more about the Surge Network

Watch Collaboration and the Surge Network [Behind-The-Scenes]

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This Episode’s Sponsor: You’ve probably heard about the movie OVERCOMER. But you may not know there are a few books and Bible studies inspired by the film. One is called Defined by Alex Kendrick and Stephen Kendrick, which is a book and Bible study based on insights from the Book of Ephesians. You can find these books and Bible studies at LifeWay.com/Overcomer.

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